Leadership
Meet the dedicated individuals guiding WALYM’s mission. Our leadership team, driven by their love for Christ and passion for service, fuels our efforts to spread the Gospel and uplift communities across West Africa.
Officers of
the board

Roland Eklou

Sarah Schmidt

John Akotsu

Lynette Bosin
Lynette earned a BA in Nursing and her Midwifery in England. She had served in Africa as a missionary for several years before returning to the U.S. She serves as the advisor for WALYM…

Andy Berger
Andy was born and raised in Pennsylvania. He came to know the Lord at a young age, and has grown the passion for mission and for God’s people. His first mission trip was in Haiti. This…

Isaac fetterhoff
Originally from Harrisburg Pennsylvania, Isaac became the pastor of Spoons Chapel in September of 2017. His journey with the Lord Jesus Christ began with his conversion just…

Mike Verbraska
My name is Michael Verbraska and I am married with three daughters, one grandson and one
granddaughter on the way. I currently reside in Fort Worth, TX. I grew up in Albany, NY, moved…

Tim Dillon
Pastor Timothy Dillon has served the Lord in full 6me ministry and Chris6an service for thirty-
four years. He was born in Ohio, but he and his family moved to West Virginia so he could…
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